Marble Kitchen Countertops

Few kitchen surfaces rival the elegance, beauty and luxury of marble kitchen counters.

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To create a sense of openness for this apartment kitchen, designer Andrew Suvalsky repeated the wood tones used elsewhere in the apartment, punctuating them with acid-etched mirrors and gray marble. Low-back stools ensure the countertop's strong horizontal line isn't interrupted, and that the space remains open and sleek.

Marble Kitchen Countertop Inspiration

Marble Countertop Island

This kitchen features marble countertops and backplash, new appliances and range hood, a kitchen island with a farmer sink, after transformation by the crew of DIY Networks original series Kitchen Crashers.

White Kitchen Marble Countertop

To create the illusion of a small space being bigger, stick to a monochromatic color palette. White is the perfect color to evoke a light and airy sense.

Small Modern Kitchen With All-White Cabinetry

This small white kitchen makes up in style for what is lacks in floorspace. Double-height upper cabinets maximize storage while the cooktop peninsula doubles as a breakfast bar. Carrara Gold marble is paired with white lacquer for a polished look.

Kitchen with Tiled Floor

Kitchen Island and White Cabinets

This black and white kitchen has vintage light fixtures that hang over the white marble countertop of the kitchen island. in this monochromatic design, four silver barstools were added.

U shaped Kitchen

This kitchen can entertain guests and make great meals while you enjoy the view. Using the efficiencies available for storage, it was designed with special touches like aluminum tempered drawers and a black marble countertop. Photo courtesy of Young Married Chic

Two Toned Kitchen with Marble Countertops

Marble is one of the most glamorous materials for kitchen countertops. Bakers love cold marble because its perfect for kneading dough. however, its a soft natural stone so it can stain easily, chip and needs to be sealed periodically.

While marble kitchen countertops are likely one of the priciest countertop materials available, some grades can be on par with a high-end granite or quartz when it comes to price per square foot. Nonetheless, the sculptural quality and timeless appeal marble adds to the kitchen is something some homeowners consider priceless.

If the cost of marble seems prohibitive, try using the material on smaller or lower-traffic surfaces, like a kitchen island, pull-out slab or even as a backsplash. Using marble on a smaller surface can also give peace of mind to homeowners worried about stains, or marble's porous qualities.